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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.Our Sensory Services team have a unique focus, supporting adults born with sensory impairments, or acquired at any age. Many of the people the team work with also have lifelong physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, and brain injuries acquired at an early age. We also work with adults with sensory impairments acquired at any age (people who are Deaf, Deafblind, or who are visually impaired). The team offers a dedicated, strengths-based approach to disability that we know makes a positive difference. Whether we are engaging with people seeking advice, providing equipment or skills training, or starting a journey with people that may lead to a personal budget to meet complex needs, we are always looking to deliver the best outcomes.We believe the best staff get the best outcomes. This is a rare opportunity for you to join our wonderful Sensory Services Team as an Assistant Care Manager. This team rarely need to recruit as once people join the team they don't want to leave. About The JobSalary: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum Working pattern: 37 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Locations: Office base location Horsham. Hybrid working opportunities will be discusses at interview, with an expectation of 2 days per week in the office.Are you passionate about making a difference? Our Assistant Care Managers are an integral part of the countywide team also made up of Vision Rehabilitation Specialists, Senior Practitioner Vision Rehabilitation Specialists, and Social Workers for deaf and hard and hearing and visually impaired people.Our Assistant care Managers need to be resilient, adaptable, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be expected to learn new and adaptive ways of communicating with people with sensory impairments, and promote sensory needs within the Council and with our partners.In this role, you will:<ul><li>Use your skills and knowledge to develop and implement tailored support plans that improve wellbeing and deliver positive outcomes.</li><li>Provide advice, information, the provision of assistive equipment or independent living skills.</li><li>Visit people in their own homes and undertake high-quality risk assessments and reviews, including Mental Capacity Act assessments.</li><li>Respond to safeguarding enquiries and work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.</li><li>Ensure compliance with organisational policies and legislative requirements.</li><li>Participate in an out of hours duty system</li><li>As part of the role is visiting people in their own homes you will be required to travel independently throughout the County including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport.</li></ul>If you're committed to empowering individuals and delivering person-centred care, we'd love to hear from you.Experience and SkillsThe following criteria needs to be covered, with examples where possible, within your application form:Key Skills: 1. Ability to understand the impact of disability, and in particular sensory impairment on a person's wellbeing. 2. Ability to complete a strengths-based assessment (as directed by the Care Act 2014). 3. Ability to develop a person-centred care and support plan with clearly defined outcomes. 4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to use a variety of information technologies. 5. Ability to prioritise and organise work, meet deadlines and agreed performance expectations. Qualifications: * A minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent qualification, e.g. NVQ. * NVQ Level 3 in Care - Desirable * Experience of providing support/working with people with disabilities / sensory impairments. * Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting. * Experience of providing advice and guidance to others. * Experience of applying statutory interventions that prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing support. * Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work. Rewards and BenefitsFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationFor an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Ruth Osborne (Team Manager) at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Assistant Care Manager - Sensory Services Team

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At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
Overall Job Purpose:
The main purpose of the job is to provide a uniformed presence representing Arun District Council on the promenades and foreshores during the period from March to September. You will help promote education and understanding of waterside safety and the local environment. You will ensure compliance with the relevant byelaws by authorised means. React to issues and concerns that impact on the public safety as quickly and efficiently as possible. In some instance the inspectors must refer issues to the relevant authority and will at no time put themselves at risk. You will be a local information point for all seafront visitors. You will work at Bognor Regis or Littlehampton, as required by the Foreshore Officer. Please note that a full and clean driving licence is an essential requirement for all post-holders.
For more information about joining the Foreshores Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and&nbsp;fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working&nbsp;arrangements.&nbsp;Please see <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 16 January 2026 23:59pm
Interviews are likely to commence in the week beginning 2 February 2026
Training is scheduled to begin 9 March 2026

Arun District Council

Seasonal Beach Patrol Officer

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About UsWest Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County.As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.<a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/school-transport-jobs/" target="_blank">Check out some videos showcasing our roles and the impact they have on the community.</a>About The JobWe are looking for Passenger Assistants to join our School Transport team based across the county.Contract: Casual. At WSCC, we promote flexible working, and a casual contract is a perfect fit for that! What is a casual contract? A casual contract allows us, as the employer, to offer work as and when it becomes available. It does not always guarantee hours, so you are given the option to accept or deny assignments as determined by us.Salary Range: £12.65 - £12.85 per hour and as you are on a casual contract your annual leave will be an additional £1.53 to £1.55 on top of the hourly pay listed here.Work Location: Your base location is Clapham Depot (near Worthing) however, the work will be carried out across multiple locations surrounding. You wont be required to visit the base location every working day.As a Passenger Assistant you will travel to and from schools and other venues, in minibuses, cars and taxis. You will ensure the safe transport of vulnerable adults and school children with special needs.You will provide a safe, secure and happy environment for passengers, while in transit between destinations. You will also ensure that the passengers safely board and alight from the vehicles and that they are delivered to their venue in a safe way.Your day-to-day tasks will include:<ul><li>Interpreting situations and events as they arise to solve straightforward problems concerning the wellbeing of the passenger or smooth running of the journey.</li><li>Fastening seat belts.</li><li>Attaching booster seats and ensure that passengers are properly seated.</li><li>Working in conjunction with the driver and any other passenger assistants in the vehicle.</li><li>Ensuring that all equipment, such as wheelchairs, are carefully stowed and secured when in transit.</li><li>Working collaboratively and convey messages between the school and the pupil's parents about their health and wellbeing.</li></ul>Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul><li>Very good communication skills, in order to communicate effectively with adults and children with special needs, their carers, family members and teachers.</li><li>High levels of patience and sensitivity, able to deal effectively with adults and children with either medical or behavioural needs, calmly and with care for their wellbeing. </li><li>Basic literacy and numeracy skills.</li><li>Able to understand and communicate in basic non-verbal signals -such as an adult unable to speak pointing to something they want. </li><li>A basic understanding of Makaton in order to communicate with those passengers with learning difficulties.</li></ul>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul><li>Previous experience working with, or caring for, children or adults, in some capacity, including voluntary work, paid work or through family commitments.</li><li>Knowledge of how to operate and secure items such as booster seats, wheel chairs and similar devices.</li><li>Basic first aid training.</li></ul>Rewards and BenefitsOur values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits. Further InformationThe reference number for this role is EIE01121 .Struggling to apply? <a href="https://arena.westsussex.gov.uk/digital-volunteers" target="_blank">Book onto a Digital Support Session </a> in a library near you to get help navigating our application form (subject to availability)To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.We will review applications on a rolling basis therefore, you will be contacted within 2 weeks of your application.Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and health check.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.

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